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Trimarans are very popular in the marine world. Some might even consider them the kings and queens of the multihull category. For those of you who are new to all things sailing, trimarans are basically boats with three hulls, the main one as well as two smaller outrigger floats. The outer floats are connected to the main hull through lateral beams. These vessels are also known as double outriggers.lg...

Anyone who is new to the marine world is certainly looking to learn more. One step towards this task is to increase your vocabulary and learn as many new terms as you can. Lucky for you, there is a lot to go on. The marine world literally has a dictionary of its own. One term you have probably stumbled upon is the fin keel. So, what is a fin keel actually?lg...

Trimarans are cruising boats part of the multihull category. As the name itself explains, a trimaran has three hulls and plenty of entertainment space. If you have not seen a trimaran before, here’s the deal. A trimaran consists of a main hull and two outrigger hulls which are smaller. It is also known as a double outrigger, thanks to this feature. They are mainly used for races and recreational sailing, especially the cruising trimarans. lg...

atamarans have been increasingly popular in the past few years. As part of the multihull category, these great sailboats allow for ample entertainment space. They also present good performance features as sailboats. Some of the best cruising catamarans of 2019 have already been revealed. lg...

Buying a boat is a big decision. It involves a lot of comparisons and a long process in order to find just the right fit for you. With so many models out there, the market is fully saturated, which makes it very hard to pick just one boat. lg...

Comparing boats is not that simple of a task. There are a lot of design parameters involved when you look at a boat and you try to compare them in order to make an informed decision. Displacement ratios are the main parameters to be involved in the calculation.lg...

There are a few attributes and ratios which can be used to determine the performance and other statistics of yachts. These include the displacement ratio, the ballast ratio, angle of vanishing stability, form stability and much more. What these statistics are used for is to determine in general terms the heaviness, stiffness and velocity of boats as means of comparison. Yacht displacement is one of the first factors to be considered. lg...

If you own a boat then you are part of that lucky percentage of people that have the freedom to roam the seas in their free time. Freedom however does come with a price. In this case is information, which is not too bad after all. Any boat owner should be informed about the statistics of their vessel in order to know its performance and avoid overstressing the vessel. If you are new to the boat community, here are some of the main statistics that you should be familiar with.lg...

The displacement to length ratio as well as the ballast ratio are important parameters to consider when comparing boats. While most people are familiar with the displacement ratio, which can be considered as a way to measure the heaviness of a boat, the ballast ratio is a bit more of a mistery to most. What it actually does is basically measure the stiffness, or resistance of a boat towards heelinglg...

The displacement to length ratio of a boat is a good comparing parameter for most boats. It is usually referred to sailing boats and it is also seen with the symbol D/L. Basically it shows how heavy the boat is in comparison to the waterline length. The way it is calculated is through a division of the boat’s displacement measured in long tons which is 2.240, by 0.01 of the the waterline length cubed. lg...